  ABE LINCOLN LOVED ANIMALS By Ellen Jackson, Illustrated by Doris Ettlinger,  CINDER EDNA By Ellen Jackson, Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley COMING SOON!!
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WELCOME! MY TOUR OF EUROPE By Ellen Jackson, Illustrated by Catherine Brighton Hello. I'm Ellen Jackson, and I'm the author of more than 60 books for children. Being an author is the best job in the world. I get to go to work in my pajamas, write for a few hours, then spend time with my dog and husband, who also works at home (the husband, not the dog). Abby (the dog) sleeps under the computer and keeps my toes warm when I’m writing.
My books have won many awards, but the best part of my day is getting a letter from a child who has read and enjoyed something I have written. Reading has always been an important part of my life, and I hope it's an important part of yours.  THE MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE “'Strange as it may seem, 96 percent of the universe seems to be made of two ingredients that no one understands.'” "...a shining addition to the Scientists in the Field series.." Kirkus, May, 2008 (starred review)
"[The book] focuses on viscerally fascinating celestial subjects: supernovae, dark energy, and black holes. These are fairly complex matters, but Jackson’s treatment makes them accessible through reasoned explanations and comparisons, helpful diagrams, and, of course, dazzling photographs of the universe’s most awesome spectacles." Booklist, June, 2008  TURN OF THE CENTURY Booklist, starred review
Kirkus, pointered review Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 1999-2000 Children's Literature Top Choice List 1999/2000 Charlotte Award Reading List 2000/2001 Children's Crown Award nominee Instructor Magazine's 71 Top Books of the Century (nonfiction), 2001. "This informative picture book introduces youngsters to history through 11 fictitious children, each living in a different period. Their stories are told on the eve of each century from 1000 to 2000. For each child, a first-person, day-in-the-life account accompanies a brief list of facts about that particular time."  EARTH MOTHER "A wry and cosmic look at the interdependence of all things...Beautiful and satisfying; its own teachable moment." Starred review--Kirkus, August 1, 2005 "...a quietly funny, well-told tale." Starred review--Booklist, August, 2005 "A spare text and stunning artwork introduce Earth Mother, an elegant African-American woman dressed in intricately patterned robes, who keeps watch over all creation...the Dillons' illustrations capture the spiritual aura of Jackson's graceful words. Large-scale images of flora native to the habitats flank the depictions of Earth Mother's activities, further underscoring nature's bounty and beauty." Starred review--Publisher's Weekly, July, 2005 |
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